Texas Judge Halts Smokable Hemp Ban Amid Industry Lawsuit

55 articles · Updated · The Texas Tribune · Apr 8

A Travis County judge has temporarily blocked Texas' ban on the sale of smokable hemp products, pending a further hearing.
The restraining order follows a lawsuit from hemp businesses arguing state agencies exceeded their authority and threatened hundreds of businesses.
The new state rules, which took effect March 31, included higher fees and stricter THC testing, causing financial strain across the industry.

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